A Study Comparing Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphedema Who Undergo Surgical Treatment Versus Non-Surgical Management



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Breast Cancer
Therapuetic Areas:Oncology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 80
Updated:3/17/2019
Start Date:August 9, 2017
End Date:August 2022
Contact:Joseph Dayan, MD
Email:dayanj@mskcc.org
Phone:212-639-8095

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A Prospective Study Comparing Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphedema Who Undergo Surgical Treatment Versus Non-Surgical Management

This study is being done to see the long-term results for patients who choose to have surgery
for lymphedema (with the vascularized lymph node transfer), compared to patients who choose
not to have surgery.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients aged 18-80 years

- Secondary lymphedema of the upper or lower extremity

- International Society of Lymphology (ISL) Stage 1 or 2 lymphedema

- BMI <30

- Proficiency in English language

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patients with clotting disorders, venous insufficiency, end-stage lymphedema

- Additionally, if the patient refuses to complete questionnaires, the patient will be
excluded from the study and replaced at the discretion of the principal or
co-principal investigator.
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1275 York Ave
New York, New York 10021
(212) 639-2000
Principal Investigator: Joseph Dayan, MD
Phone: 212-639-8095
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500 Westchester Avenue
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Principal Investigator: Joseph Dayan, MD
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